Fidelity Bank Plc, top Nigerian Financial institution has concluded plans to host its Diaspora Webinar Series with the inaugural edition slated for Saturday, March 06, 2021 by 2pm. This virtual session seeks to enlighten Nigerian citizens’ resident abroad on recent policy measures by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and its attendant implications for Diaspora investments.
Rightly
themed, “The New CBN FX Policy and Positive Impact To Diaspora
Investments in Nigeria”, the session will also aim specifically at
providing them with valuable insights, intelligence, and expertise on
how to stay on top of their investments back home.
The
event will have in attendance special guests and notable personalities
including the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria,
Professor Yemi Osinbajo who is the Special Guest of Honour and the Chief
Host, Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Mr. Godwin
Emefiele who will deliver a keynote address at the event.
Other
speakers and panelists at the session include Professor, Benedict Okey
Oramah, Chairman/President of African Export-Import Bank, Honorable
Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission
(NIDCOM), Professor Ndubuisi Ekekwe, Lead Faculty, Tekedia Institute
and Professor Olawale Sulaiman, renowned Neurosurgeon and Chairman of
RNZ Global among others.
Streamed
live on YouTube and ZOOM, the Series was borne out of the need to
deepen engagement with Nigerian Diaspora Community particularly as
developmental partners considering the critical role remittances play in
driving sustainable economic growth.
Speaking
on the webinar, Fidelity CEO, Mrs. Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe stated that the
session was most appropriate and timely, adding that “the session will
offer the Nigerian Diaspora greater clarity on all of the recent
policies enacted by government with a view to enabling them make sound
investment decisions”.
According
to Mrs. Onyeali-Ikpe, the bank, in the last twelve (12) years, has
become a dependable partner for diaspora remittances and investment.
Armed with a deep understanding of these customers needs, she went on
to explain that the bank has continued to offer bespoke products and
services that are unrivaled in the financial services industry.
Worthy
of mention is the Diaspora Mortgage and Dollar Denominated Fixed
Deposit Investment Account that attracts up to 5 percent annual interest
depending on the amount and tenure.
The
CBN, as part of efforts to liberalise, simplify and improve the receipt
and administration of Diaspora remittances into the country had issued
guidelines to ensure that beneficiaries of Diaspora remittances through
International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) receive such inflows in
foreign currency (US dollars) through the designated bank of their
choice.
The
policy became necessary in view of the urgent need to deepen the
Foreign Exchange (FX) market, provide more liquidity and create
transparency in the administration of Diaspora remittances into Nigeria.
To register for the webinar, click on the link – https://www.fidelitybank.ng/diaspora-webinar/
The programme will be streamed LIVE on YouTube and ZOOM. For more information, send emails to [email protected]
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